Day Trips

Activity Level: 3 Journey through 1,000 Years of St. Pete History. A historian-led guided tour of the Jungle Prada Site which includes Florida history, ecology, and peacocks! You’ll learn about the Tocobaga Indians, Spanish explorers, first American pioneers and settlers, local hurricane history, and the history of modern development in the area. The Tocobaga Indians... Read more »

Activity Level: 2 From our homeport on Lake Monroe in Historic Downtown Sanford, the Barbara-Lee cruises the St. Johns River while providing a one-of-a-kind cruise. Family-owned and operated, the St. Johns Rivership Co. is the latest in a long line of sternwheelers that have been serving and sailing the St. Johns River for centuries. The... Read more »

Ona Activity Level: 3 In 1972, Solomon began building his castle in a swamp in Ona, Florida. The artist built the castle out of aluminum printing plates discarded from the local newspaper. Besides the usual castle amenities—bell tower, dungeon, moat, and drawbridge–the castle has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and ninety stained glass windows.While there is... Read more »

Activity Level: 3 Every year in October, The German American Social Club of Cape Coral organizes Munich in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral Oktoberfest is the largest party of the year in the community! It is THE event for fun, good food, freshly poured domestic and German beer, live music on several stages, laughter, dancing... Read more »

Winter Haven Activity Level: 2 STARRING: Linda Purl & Patrick Duffy Love Quest is a romantic comedy that explores the journeys of two women in the perilous world of online dating. Kate Crawford, 64, is recently divorced after a 30-year marriage. Left by her husband for a younger woman, she is dealing with issues of... Read more »

Activity Level: 3 The 40th annual Mount Dora Fall Craft Fair is a highly sought after event for Craft exhibitors, artists, and businesses alike to participate in. Held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, FL. Ranked #2 in 2020 and 2022, 3 in 2023 and #5 in 2024 by Sunshine Artist Magazine in... Read more »